Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Canada Road Safety Week is currently underway and runs from May 13 -19, 2025.
This seven-day national campaign aims to make Canada’s roads the safest in the world.
The annual awareness initiative is designed to increase public compliance with safe driving practices to save lives and reduce injuries on Canada’s roads.
The campaign continues to focus on eliminating impaired, distracted driving, aggressive driving, and driving without a seatbelt.
Several Traffic Enforcement initiatives were conducted by CKPS Traffic unit and front patrol officers throughout the Municipality within the last 96 hours.
Date: May 16, 2025
• RIDE program conducted in Chatham. 10 vehicles checked: No infractions.
• RIDE program conducted at multiple locations. 400 vehicles checked resulting in 8 HTA cautions.
May 17, 2025
•18 Traffic Stop/Enforcement incidents were generated in Wallaceburg. This resulted in 7 PONS issued for seatbelt and cell phones, and 1 part III for driving under suspension.
May 18, 2025
•19 Traffic Stop/Traffic Enforcement incidents were recorded. 31 PONS were issued along with 1 roadside breath test.
May 19, 2025
•Traffic Enforcement resulted in 53 traffic stops, with multiple charges and cautions issued.
